In every business relationship there is the potential for conflict over contractual agreements or business operations. When such conflicts arise, there is no need to incur the onerous expense and delays involved in traditional litigation. There are readily available alternative dispute resolution procedures that will enable you to resolve your disputes relatively quickly, fairly and cost-effectively.

Resolving international disputes demands special skills, experience and cultural sensitivity. That’s why thousands of attorneys and their clients turn to JAMS. We are a recognized leader in cross-border mediations and arbitrations, with resources wherever you or your clients do business.

Colleges and universities need to manage, resolve and prevent conflict. As a worldwide leader in dispute resolution, JAMS is singularly qualified to provide a comprehensive range of unique and effective solutions for problems facing students, faculty and administration.

The JAMS ADR blog serves to engage our clients, the legal community and the public in a discussion about alternative dispute resolution. As leaders in mediation, arbitration and more, we strive to remain at the forefront of legal developments, trends and news in areas of law that pertain to ADR.

International commercial arbitration is one of the fastest-growing practices at JAMS. With industry leading rules, JAMS is praised for a highly experienced panel with specialties in many key areas, multilingual case management capabilities, and unparalleled service. JAMS specializes in the resolution of international disputes and is one of the largest providers of commercial arbitration in the world.

Women Lawyers: Tips from the Bench

Women Lawyers: Tips from the BenchPresented By: Alameda County Bar Association and JAMS

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Women Lawyers: Tips from the Bench

A Panel Discussion of Women Judges and Practitioners.

Join the ACBA and JAMS as we sit down with Bay Area Judges Winifred Smith, Tara Flanagan, Ioana Petrou, and Lynn Duryee.

Teresa Drenick, Alameda County District Attorney's Office will serve as moderator of this informative and collegial evening. She will direct questions to a particular judge, alternating the judge who gives the lead answer, and other panelists may chime in. Teresa will ask the judges some of the hard questions that lawyers are sometimes fearful of asking.

Panelists are encouraged to interact with one another and the moderator.

The discussion will include topics such as:

When and how to dispute a tentative ruling

Choosing your discovery motion battles

Impact of Court Call over personal appearance

Impact of gender in the courtroom

Join us for a fun and entertaining evening! The program is directed to women lawyers, with lots of great information for everyone. Wine and cheese provided.

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